IPsec VPN Throughput: 22.4 Gbps (up to 39.4 Gbps with VPN Offload)
Max Sessions: 10 Million
New Sessions/sec: 300,000
Interfaces: 8 x 10/100/1000 RJ45, 8 x 1/10/25G SFP+, 1 x Network Module Slot
Form Factor: 1RU
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-density performance with 45 Gbps threat prevention in a 1RU form factor; Dedicated hardware acceleration for high-speed TLS 1.3 encrypted traffic inspection; Flexible I/O options including 25G SFP+ ports and expansion modules for 40G/100G connectivity
✘ Cons:Significant ongoing costs for required security subscriptions (Threat, Malware, URL Filtering); Complex licensing management via Cisco Smart Software Manager; Management of advanced features often requires a separate Cisco Management Center (FMC) instance
✔ Pros:25 Gbps IDS/IPS line rate performance; Dual 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Integrated NVR with dual 3.5" HDD bays for UniFi Protect; Massive capacity supporting 7,500+ clients and 750+ UniFi devices.
✘ Cons:Premium price point compared to standard UniFi consoles; No PoE support on the 10GbE RJ45 ports; High power consumption and heat dissipation requirements (342 BTU/hr).